RV REVIEW
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Caravans sure have changed over the last five years . The revamped JB Caravans Scorpion Sting is a case in point . From the way it is built to the equipment on board , it is a great example of how caravans no longer have to be a ‘ stick and tin ’ construction with a few features and comforts on board .
Along with the Gator , the Scorpion Sting is JB Caravans ’ top-end offroader . Our review model was 23ft , with an ATM to match the fact that this rig is built for full-time long-haul travels . This van is not for the faint of heart , or the faint of tow vehicle . It is unashamedly built for the US ute set . Think Dodge Rams and Chevy Silverados .
NO LIGHTWEIGHT
At Tare , our 23ft JB Scorpion Sting tipped the scales at 3040kg . It has an ATM of 3700kg which , when fully utilised , puts it beyond the reach of the Land Cruisers and Grand Cherokees of the world , and places it in a whole other category of tow vehicle .
The Scorpion Sting is built atop a 6in chassis , with 6in drawbar and 6in main members . JB has given the steel underbody components a Raptor coating , a urethane product that provides a protective barrier against the elements .
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